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Adrian Sutherland: On Tour Cree musician Adrian Sutherland is coming to Southern Ontario this week, as he takes his trio on tour for the first time! Adrian brings his soulful roots-rock and compelling stories to stages in your region, all the way from Attawapiskat on James Bay. In addition to memorable music, each show will include a special reading from his newly published Penguin Random House Canada book, The Work of Our Hands. Mar 17 – Mills Hardware - Hamilton, ON Mar 1

Kay Francis: My Grandmother’s Grandmother In 1838 the Cherokee people of Alabama were forcibly marched to a reservation in Oklahoma - many died horrifically on the Trail of Tears. However a few married into a white families in order to remain…” Kay Francis’ pays tribute in her latest release giving a voice to her indigenous ancestor in her single “My Grandmother’s Grandmother” Click here for more info

Sleepy Bronco: Time is Not Your Friend Singer-songwriter Sleepy Bronco Announces Release of "Time is Not Your Friend". A new name on the Folk/Roots/Canadiana music scene, Sleepy Bronco emerges with his own unique brand of storytelling amidst the timeless sonic backdrop of strings, harmony, and twang. Part of a larger ten-song project to be released in the near future, this is the first offering for any and all fans of roots, folk, and alt-country goodness. Click here for

Pat Rees: The Fool “The Fool” is the third single off Ontario-based singer-songwriter Pat Rees’ upcoming EP, Little Light. The acoustic folk track weaves reflective storytelling with warm, stripped-back production, exploring lingering love and the lessons of heartbreak and growth. Produced by Shawn Moore, with electric guitar by Stu Weinberg and mastered by Mike Monseur, the song showcases Rees’ intimate, roots-inspired sound. Click here for more info

Just Prince: Mercy Mercy reflects on the loss of an innocent life and the lingering impact it leaves behind. It touches on the experience of having visions, moments where memory feels vivid and almost present and the realization that those moments can’t be controlled or recreated. The song carries a sense of unfinished conversation and a quiet request for forgiveness for not being there, while navigating the space between memory and reality. Click here for more info

Isaac Baronikian: Teenage Jesus Post-Toronto-indie-emo-alt-country-folk-rock. Learning to live with hurt and imperfection in relationships and friendships. Single #7 from Isaac's upcoming album 'For The Road' (May 2026). 'For The Road' will kick off with shows in Toronto (Burdock Music Hall) and Ottawa (Red Bird) in May. Drums: Peter Von Althen Mix: Nicholas Nagurka Master: Philip Shaw Bova Click here for more info

Mary Gauthier @ Rogue Folk Club Mary Gauthier - Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Mercy Now Presented by MRG Live and Rogue Folk Club Wednesday, June 10 - 8:00 p.m. Vancouver Playhouse - Vancouver, BC Tickets $35-$55 (w/ service charge) I am excited to announce that this year is the 20th Anniversary of the release Mercy Now, a record that changed my life. We are celebrating with a vinyl re-release and a tour. I’m not really one to look back, but reflecting on these ten so

Danny Michel @ Newmarket Folk Society Saturday, March 28, 2026 - Doors 7:15, Show 8:00 Newmarket Legion - Newmarket, ON Tickets: $35 The only good thing about not shopping in record stores like we used to is that you don’t have to figure out what genre to look for Danny under. If that were the case, you could try searching under rock, pop, folk, world, or even classical. His own self-described musical A.D.D. has kept his music fresh for decades. Maybe it has something to do

The Slocan Ramblers @ Brampton Folk Club w/ Julia & Peter Presented by Brampton Folk Club Friday, March 27, 2026 - 7:30PM St. Paul’s United Church - Brampton, ON The next Friday Folk Night will be March 27th when we present the energetic bluegrass band The Slocan Ramblers. The Slocan Ramblers are Canada’s bluegrass band to watch. They have been featured on the Grand Ole Opry and were a Juno Award Nominee in 2019. With a reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musician

Femmes pour Logifem Vol V: Return of the Femmes Feat: Naghmeh, Julie Neff & Nazanii Thursday, March 26 - doors 7:00, Show 8:00 Casa Del Popolo - Montréal, QC Tickets: $20. * Any donation beyond that amount qualifies for a tax receipt. Montreal! After a 3 year hiatus, we’re thrilled to invite you all to the 5th edition of the benefit concert Femmes pour Logifem vol V: The Return of the Femmes, at Casa del Popolo. This genre bending musical event will be a night of woman-fro